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An independent fiduciary decided a transaction split between Prudential and MassMutual was the safest available annuity structure to provide retiree benefits.

Wagner's ERISA and employment litigation department will be expanding in 2015.

Dave Ramsey's SmartDollar financial education program provides information about making and sticking to a budget and eliminating debt.

The Obama Administration is strongly backing the Department of Labor’s ongoing fiduciary redefinition effort, with the president advocating for a strengthened fiduciary standard amid a flurry of industry...

Individuals should consider the expense and usage of non-recurring health care services, which increases with age, when planning for retirement.

A survey found those with a “savings plan with specific goals” reported more success in savings efforts.

Advice has taken on new dimensions in the retirement space, according to Cerulli Associates, and is often implemented automatically and without requiring input from the recipient.

Plaintiffs’ attorney Jerry Schlichter says the settlement is the largest result for a 401(k) excessive fee claim ever levied against a single employer in the United States.

The number of senior workers delaying their retirement is at its lowest now than at any point in the post-recession period.

A study examines the factors that make individuals optimistic about their preparedness for retirement despite having inadequate resources.

Assets held at retirement are not the only indicator of retirement readiness, according to researchers at the University of Connecticut.

Implementing automatic enrollment without thinking through plan design can result in compliance and administrative issues.

Saving enough and investing appropriately are key to improving outcomes for retirement plan participants.

The FAQs are addressed to multiemployer plan participants, and provide a summary of certain reform provisions.

Northern Trust wants to put an end to litigation that has been ongoing since 2009.

LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute research suggests a formal written plan can make a big difference in creating a secure retirement through the defined contribution system.

If only retirement plan participants knew how a small change in retirement savings could add up, they would be more willing to make the change.

Loss of employer-provided benefits can cause budget issues for retirees.

Americans confess their greatest financial worry about retirement is high medical expenses, as revealed in a Bankrate.com survey.

An updated analysis from the Society of Actuaries examines required contributions and economic sensitivities for pension plan sponsors, finding their outlook is somewhat rosier than in previous reports.